Upon hearing these words,
Chen Feng and Ye Qianrou both stiffened.
A subtle change crossed their faces as well.
Clearly, their escape attempt had been detected.
And that voice was all too familiar to them.
It was none other than the Clan Leader of the Hattori Family, Hattori Masao.
Obviously, Hattori Masao had been keeping watch over the two in hiding from the start.
The two Guard Warriors stationed at the gate were merely decoys, meant to fool Chen Feng and Ye Qianrou.
Chen Feng and Ye Qianrou exchanged a glance, then turned their heads in unison toward the direction of the voice.
They saw Hattori Masao, escorted by four Green-clothed Samurai, strolling in their direction.
Yet, Hattori Masao’s expression was anything but pleasant.
He had anticipated Chen Feng might try to escape but hadn’t expected him to act so quickly.
It was fortunate that he had been cautious, watching Chen Feng from the shadows.
Otherwise, Chen Feng truly might have managed to give them the slip.
"So it’s Elder Hattori, up and about so late?"
Chen Feng didn’t panic and instead, asked casually with a slight smile.
The more critical the situation, the less one should panic.
Otherwise, it would only lead to self-defeat.
"Young Master Chen, aren’t you also awake?"
Hattori Masao retorted sternly, a cold expression on his face.
"Oh, I had a bit too much to eat tonight and decided to take a stroll!"
Chen Feng replied with an indifferent smile.
"A stroll? I think you were trying to sneak away, weren’t you?"
Hattori Masao narrowed his eyes and said coldly.
"What are you talking about, Elder? Why would I want to sneak away when everything is fine?"
Chen Feng feigned ignorance.
"Young Master Chen, we both know what’s going on, so there’s no need to play dumb with me!"
Hattori Masao glanced at Chen Feng and spoke indifferently.
"I really don’t understand what you mean, Elder!"
Chen Feng replied lightly.
"Is that right? Well, let me be straightforward, then. Over the next few days, you should stay put within the Hattori Family. Once you have married my daughter, I will grant you your freedom!"
Hattori Masao got straight to the point.
"It looks like Elder Hattori is trying to force my hand, isn’t he?"
Chen Feng narrowed his eyes and said.
"Interpret it however you like."
Hattori Masao replied coldly.
"Elder, don’t you think this approach is somewhat inappropriate?"
Chen Feng said mildly.
"Chen Feng, one should be content with what they have. After causing such an uproar in my Hattori Family, and even taking our family treasure, the Holy Spirit Sakura, for yourself,"
"Not only have I refrained from pursuing your mistakes, but I am also offering you my most cherished daughter in marriage, to have you become the son-in-law of the Hattori Family!"
"This is something many people can only dream of, yet you have repeatedly refused, and now you even attempt to flee? Don’t you think that’s a bit excessive?"
"Now, I’m giving you one last chance. Return with me obediently and marry my daughter, or else, I will truly have to resort to force!"
Hattori Masao said coldly, presenting Chen Feng with an ultimatum.
Hearing this, Chen Feng took a deep breath and said resolutely, "Please forgive me for not being able to obey, I still have very important matters to attend to. There are family members waiting for me at home whose lives are at stake. Thus, I really don’t have any intention of marrying your daughter. Today, I am determined to leave!"
Having said that, Chen Feng turned around and started to walk towards the outside of the Sakura Forest.
Ye Qianrou hurriedly followed.
Seeing this, a cold light flashed in Hattori Masao’s eyes, and his face instantly turned gloomy as he said coldly, "He who doesn’t drink a toast must drink a forfeit. Seize him!"
As his voice fell, four Green-clothed Samurai unsheathed their katanas and charged towards Chen Feng and Ye Qianrou.
Midway, the four Young Samurai split into two groups.
Two of them charged at Chen Feng, while the other two rushed towards Ye Qianrou.
Sensing the commotion behind them, Chen Feng and Ye Qianrou turned around.
By this time, the four Green-clothed Samurai had already closed in on them.
In terms of strength, all four Green-clothed Samurai were at the Xuan Rank Late Stage.
For Chen Feng, naturally this was no challenge at all, but it was somewhat troublesome for Ye Qianrou, after all, she was merely at the strength of Yellow Rank Early Stage.
Seeing the two Green-clothed Samurai charging towards her, Ye Qianrou’s face turned slightly pale, and she was just about to make a move.
However, the next moment, Ye Qianrou felt a chill on her neck.
Looking closely, the two Green-clothed Samurai had already placed their katanas against her neck.
Clearly, it was only an instant before Ye Qianrou was subdued by the two Green-clothed Samurai.
On Chen Feng’s side, the situation had completely turned around.
The two Green-clothed Samurai had just reached Chen Feng and hadn’t even had the chance to swing their katanas.
Chen Feng’s figure flashed, and two palms struck out in succession.
Immediately after, those two Green-clothed Samurai were knocked to the ground.
There was no other way, opponents of such level were now simply instant kills in Chen Feng’s hands.
Having dealt with the two Green-clothed Samurai, Chen Feng then wanted to help Ye Qianrou break free.
However, just as Chen Feng lifted his foot,
his brow suddenly furrowed.
For he had sensed an overwhelmingly powerful aura rapidly approaching him.
Chen Feng quickly turned his head towards the location where Hattori Masao had been standing.
He saw that Hattori Masao had disappeared from his original location and was now a blur, bearing down on him.
Seeing this, Chen Feng did not dare to hesitate, the Five Elements Reincarnation Technique within his body circulated rapidly, and he gathered the True Qi of water, fire, earth and wood into his right palm.
The Four Elements Unification Palm instantly formed.
Simultaneously, Hattori Masao had already reached Chen Feng’s front, and with a straightforward palm, he struck towards Chen Feng’s chest.
It was a simple palm strike, which used neither Martial Arts nor did it utilize True Qi!
However, upon seeing this, Chen Feng’s pupils suddenly dilated.
For he had sensed a taste of death in it.
Chen Feng did not dare to hesitate and quickly swung the Four Elements Unification Palm to meet Hattori Masao’s palm.
A loud explosion was heard.
Chen Feng’s Four Elements Unification Palm collided with Hattori Masao’s palm.
However, the next moment,
Chen Feng’s expression changed dramatically, and he turned deathly pale, his whole body shaken back more than ten steps before he finally stopped and managed to steady himself.
Looking at Hattori Masao again, he still stood in his original place, unaffected, with one hand behind his back, his face calm.
Clearly, in this clash, Chen Feng was utterly overpowered by Hattori Masao’s absolute superiority.
Even though Chen Feng had used the seemingly unbeatable Four Elements Unification Palm, he was still no match for Hattori Masao.
It could even be said that the gap between them was vast.
After all, with Chen Feng’s current strength, at most he could contend with a warrior at the Earth Rank Late Stage.
And Hattori Masao, he was a genuine Earth Rank Perfection Peak warrior, one who might be considered half a step into the Heaven Rank.